Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She dresses like a well dressed Mortician does. Her auburn hair is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Nissa hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mortician business.

History: Born to a Glassblower, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. His white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He bought a warhammer and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: In love, Religious, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Azurite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'7". She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. She has a very tight haircut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. A true patriot, Ella would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. He has done his best to style his black crest to look like a famous performer. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nykkan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Nykkan alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His blue hair is long and unkept. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He got into the Tanner business at a young age. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Oriax has worked very hard to control his curse. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Tanner for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1600 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and she perpetually has her greataxe ready. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Ploughman, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star rose quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Amber (50 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amber (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp).